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N69 HBY

1996 Yamaha Thundercat

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,997 mi
Last recorded55,997 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Thundercat30,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN69 HBY
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2011 55,997 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 55,997 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2010 54,261 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

o/s front brake disc is slightly contaminated with brake fluid (no leak found)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 45,076 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 37,168 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 19,160 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Thundercat?

Based on 3,827 MOT tests across 308 vehicles.

81.0%
Pass Rate
990
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
308
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 79
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 71
reflector on motorcycle missing 44
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 44
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 40
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N69 HBY is a 1996 Yamaha Thundercat in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha Thundercat models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 30,736 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Thundercat fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 79 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N69 HBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Thundercat typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Yamaha Thundercat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N69 HBY registered?

N69 HBY is a 1996 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 30 April 1996.

Is N69 HBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N69 HBY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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